TRICHROME CHART, a time line for harvest.
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jawbrodt
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I use a 100X cheapo microscope from Ebay, and it works great. I can also see the trichs with the naked eye, and I can tell when they are turning amber, because they'll start getting a 'golden look' to them. As mentioned above, you'll be able to know when they're finished after you've had the strain for a few grows, without the aid of a microscope, magnifying glass, etc......
"i bought a 60x-100x microscope to see this. but can't you tell this from the naked eye? without a microscope?"
The trichromes look like frost to the naked eye. You need a 'scope to see the individual ones to determine their
state of development. I use a 30X lighted scope and it works fine.
Good Harvest, BigSteve.
The trichromes look like frost to the naked eye. You need a 'scope to see the individual ones to determine their
state of development. I use a 30X lighted scope and it works fine.
Good Harvest, BigSteve.
Disco Pwnstar
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i like the cloudy/amber mix to be opposite the indica/sativa dominance. i harvest an indica dominant strain slightly early and the sativa's later to get a mixed effect.
btw, rip mac dre.
btw, rip mac dre.
laceygirl
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I don't go by the trichomes, I wait till all the white hairs have receeded back into the buds, and I mean almost every one...I don't overgrow them but I do like a couchlock stone... 
Usually takes anywhere from 8-12 weeks depending on the strain....That's why I don't like full sativas, they take too long...lol...
Usually takes anywhere from 8-12 weeks depending on the strain....That's why I don't like full sativas, they take too long...lol...Disco Pwnstar
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doesnt the thc degrade after a certain point? if im playing it safe i harvest at 10% for indica, 30% for sativa, 10-30% for hybrids.I don't go by the trichomes, I wait till all the white hairs have receeded back into the buds, and I mean almost every one...I don't overgrow them but I do like a couchlock stone...